{"id":31,"date":"2022-01-31T00:07:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T00:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:42:00","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/?page_id=31","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background-color:#0b0b0b;padding-left:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:15%;padding-top:15%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-layout-hero-1 gb-block-container alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-container-image has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" src=\"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal_Justice_Section_Events_Hero_Image.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal Justice Section's Events Hero Image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:850px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center gb-white-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Criminal Justice Section<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center gb-white-text has-white-color has-text-color\">EVENTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-feature-text-columns gb-slate-feature-text-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;background-color:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-columns-center\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:840px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>2026 Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 <strong>FREE<\/strong><br><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTU1ODQ3Nw==\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTU1ODQ3Nw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Canine Search Litigation in Criminal Cases:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Suppression Strategies and Fifth Circuit Developments<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/em><br>March 25, 2026 | Noon<br>Presenter: Jorge G. Aristotelidis<br>1 hour MCLE Credit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save The Date!<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>52nd&nbsp;Annual Course Advanced Criminal Law<\/strong><br><strong>Dallas \u2013 Live In-Person | July&nbsp;26-30, 2026<br>The Westin Galleria&nbsp;Houston&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Presented&nbsp;by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.txbarcjs.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40texasbar.com%7C036e0c5043b44ff5518b08de1cae3393%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638979731669048714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gtPu7N4mWc%2BR4eROrjTsYbo5lx8yZGx90cHbPhpaiLQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Criminal Justice Section<\/a>&nbsp;of the State Bar of Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course Directors: <\/strong><br><strong>Brian Middleton, Mitchell Nolte, and the Hon. David Newell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>2025 Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1-300x109.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>51st Annual Course<br>Advanced Criminal Law<br>Cosponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.txbarcjs.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146732744%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kv1jcAo7CfUppOb9J6JaT296AUssGPV3XtRQL7bA6mQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Criminal Justice Section<\/a> of the State Bar of Texas<\/strong><br><strong>MCLE Credit<\/strong>: Approximately 23.75 hours (up to 4 ethics)*<br><strong>Dallas &#8211; Live In-Person | July 14-17, 2025<br><\/strong>The Westin Galleria Dallas | (972) 934-9494<br><em>Monday: 8:50 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Tuesday: 8:25 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<br>Wednesday: 8:25 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br>Thursday: 8:25 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.<br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasbarcle.com%2Fnew%2F%3FTransferTo%3DL22724&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146760787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=H%2FW5NRI41GY5%2Fx62qdeeXyIsFPy4yPw4SaKObZmdDaQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><\/a><br><strong>This year&#8217;s topic highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cross Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crimmigration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons from a Legend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-Defense and Use of Force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrongful Convictions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical Dealings with the Media Post-<em>Landry&#8217;s<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasbarcle.com%2Fmaterials%2FPrograms%2F4713%2FBrochure.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146776928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pRMMOg7R%2FmiHKsKZePlVD3fp6L75vPH%2BQh2u6VyO05A%3D&amp;reserved=0\">View the course preview page for additional information<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Live In-Person registration includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional presentation on Preparing for the Specialization Exam (No MCLE Credit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional presentation on Wellness &amp; Self-Care (Up to 1 hr of Self-Study Credit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary Wi-Fi in the meeting room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course materials provided as a PDF download and a printed book or select the <em>PDF download only<\/em> for a $50 discount!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel Accommodations<br><\/strong>Hotel rooms have been blocked at a special rate and can be reserved by using the special reservation link below or by calling the hotel directly. When calling the hotel, inform them that you are attending this State Bar of Texas course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fevent-reservations%2Freservation-link.mi%3Fid%3D1726760685699%26key%3DGRP%26guestreslink2%3Dtrue%26app%3Dresvlink&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146791504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aZk5OHFT8vJGzNgPlYroKj0YhIArXK34Q5Tc2NwiXqM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">The Westin Galleria Dallas<\/a><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>| 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240 | (972) 934-9494<br>$219\/night | <strong>Hotel deadline<\/strong>: June 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ways to save on the Live In-Person course<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register early and <strong>save $50!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal Justice Section members can&nbsp;<strong>save an additional $25!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced price&nbsp;<\/strong>for Government Lawyers!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go green to <strong>save an extra $50!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members of the Texas Bar College &amp; Paralegal Division can <strong>save $25!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorneys licensed 5 years or less can attend for <strong>half off!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or want to register by phone, please call (512) 427-1574.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Criminal Justice Section Scholarships<\/strong>:<strong>&nbsp;Deadline is April 12 at 5:00 p.m. CDT!<\/strong><br>The Criminal Justice Section is offering full and partial scholarships to qualifying registrants. Deadline to apply is April 12 by 5 p.m. CDT. Visit the section <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.txbarcjs.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146805693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TnckzQ9eS%2FrxUDAORdM8IUYe1AcXVb%2FQKUHnENANZ8g%3D&amp;reserved=0\">website<\/a><\/strong> for details or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdy5Pl8t5SbR34fL1mPCeZRZfGoDycYq8VL46mZpA8pMULBWg%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146819810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CQ6365obLCLCTZm9vtDJDL3hdnefswvfgr9rE%2FCxUg0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">apply now<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worried about missing a track?<\/strong><br>Watch the tracks you miss online later and earn up to an <strong>additional 6.5 hours<\/strong> of MCLE credit for <strong>Free<\/strong>! <strong>Total<\/strong> of <strong>30.25 hours<\/strong> when viewing the archive. This benefit is included in your registration fee. You must be a registered user of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasbarcle.com%2Fnew%2Fhome.asp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cab42368a76804566855208dd72e2d46f%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638793042146833714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pAPwIkKHYVyyIKMPF8ez1K%2BQ85tU0XTauWdRk2vIYoo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">TexasBarCLE.com<\/a><\/strong> to access this feature (site registration is free and only takes a moment).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For registrations of 5 or more<\/strong>, email <a href=\"mailto:firmandgroupsales@texasbar.com\"><strong>firmandgroupsales@texasbar.com<\/strong><\/a> or call 512-263-2802 about a <strong>group discount<\/strong>! Please note, this excludes complimentary registrations.<br><br><strong>Come a day early for<br>Criminal Law 101: The Basics<br>MCLE Credit<\/strong>: Approximately 4.75 hours*<br><em>(Separate registration is required.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dallas &#8211; Live In-Person | July 13, 2025<br><\/strong>The Westin Galleria Dallas | (972) 934-9494<br><em>Sunday: 1:10 p.m. &#8211; 6:15 p.m.<\/em><br><br>This half-day program is designed for newer attorneys or those new to criminal law. It also serves as a valuable refresher for experienced practitioners looking to stay current with key concepts and developments in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This year&#8217;s tentative topics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Introduction to Class C Offenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Good to Great: Closing Arguments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What You Need to Know About Warranties to Be in Sales: The Basics of Appellate Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips on Trial Advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DWI Primer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All About Warranties: Preservation of Error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask: Weed and Cannabis in Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Basics of Family Violence Cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ways to Save<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attorneys licensed 5 years or less can <strong>save $50!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Lawyers <strong>save $50!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go green to <strong>save an extra $15!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Register for these programs and you will have access to the streaming videos of the speeches for up to a year and the digital course materials for several years. You&#8217;ll find them at TexasBarCLE.com within 4-6 weeks after the live program, under My Free Online Benefits. (You&#8217;ll need to log in as a registered user of the site to access this feature.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Applies to the Texas Bar College. Texas Board of Legal Specialization accreditation is pending.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>2024 Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FREE<\/mark><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTI1ODc5NA==\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTI1ODc5NA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><em>Legal Information Goldmine: Free Resources from the State Law Library\u2014Come and Read It!<\/em><\/em><br><\/a>August 30, 2024 | Noon<br>Presenter: Amy Small<br>Moderator: Stacey Soule<br>1 hour MCLE Credit Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Laredo CLE<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">LIVE<\/mark><\/strong> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTE4MzA0MQ==\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTE4MzA0MQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register and View the Brochure Here!<\/a><br>Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 8:45am &#8211; 3:45pm<br><strong>Laredo College, Falcon Room, West End Washington St.<br><\/strong>4.0 hours MCLE Credit with 3.5 hours Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Court of Criminal Appeals Oral Arguments<\/strong> <strong>&amp;<\/strong> <strong>Criminal Law Update<\/strong> &#8211;  <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">LIVE<\/mark><\/strong> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTE3OTM0Ng==\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texasbar.informz.net\/informzdataservice\/onlineversion\/pub\/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTE3OTM0Ng==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register and View the Brochure Here!<\/a><br>Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:30am &#8211; 4pm<br>Dallas Bar Association, Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue<br>3.0 hours MCLE Credit with 1.5 hours Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FREE<\/mark><\/strong><br><em>Top 5 Pretrial Issues in Domestic Violence Criminal Cases<\/em><br>January 30, 2024 | Noon<br>Presenter: Hon. Shequitta Kelly<br>Moderator: Stacey Soule<br>1 hour MCLE Credit with 1 hour Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.TexasBarCLE.com\/CLE\/Images\/LinkedImages\/GC_HOUNight1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>49th Annual<\/strong><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Advanced Criminal Law<\/mark> <br>Cosponsored by the Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas<\/strong><br><strong>MCLE Credit:<\/strong> Approximately 22.5 hours (up to 5 ethics) expected. Applies to the Texas Bar College. Texas Board of Legal Specialization credit is pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Houston &#8211; Live Presentation<\/strong><br>July 24-27, 2023<br>Westin Galleria (713-960-8100)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasbarcle.com%2FCLE%2FAAGateway.asp%3FlRefID%3D44765%26sURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.TexasBarCLE.com%2FCLE%2FAABuy0.asp%3FlID%3D20938%26sProductType%3DEV&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJake.Stoffle%40TEXASBAR.COM%7Cbfe034d12e6c44aba68608db4be9b65a%7Cece4a672274e48cfa4575e83671cbe8d%7C0%7C0%7C638187239383407622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=34xVdhcWygKd%2BVkxT2ppEIgtARYaHxgfYchlRRAfeIw%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>More Info or Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register early and <strong>save $50<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal Justice Section members&nbsp;<strong>save $25<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go Green and&nbsp;<strong>save $50<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorneys licensed 5 years or less attend for <strong>half price<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering 5 or more? <strong><a href=\"mailto:laura.angle@texasbar.com\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for a <strong>group discount<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or to register by phone, please call 512-427-1574.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Criminal Justice Section Scholarships<\/strong><br>The Criminal Justice Section is offering <strong>full and partial scholarships<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>to qualifying registrants. The <strong>deadline<\/strong> to apply is April 30. 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If an event is rescheduled or changed to a webcast, registrants will be seamlessly transferred, or you may request a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FREE<\/mark><\/strong><br>Plea Bargaining, Let&#8217;s Make a Deal<br>April 6, 2023 | Noon<br>Presenters: Philip Mack Furlow<br>1 hour MCLE Credit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Criminal Law Update<\/strong> &#8211;  <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">LIVE<\/mark><\/strong><br>Friday, March 23, 2023 | 10am &#8211; 2pm<br>Baylor&nbsp;Law&nbsp;School,&nbsp;Jim&nbsp;Kronzer&nbsp;Appellate&nbsp;Advocacy&nbsp;Classroom&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Courtroom,&nbsp;Room&nbsp;127<br>3.5 hours MCLE Credit with 1 hour Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FREE<\/mark><\/strong><br><em>Mental Health and the Law<\/em><br>March 14, 2023 | Noon<br>Presenters: Kristi Taylor, Jo Ann Linzer, Judge Lisa Michalk<br>1 hour MCLE Credit<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txbarcjs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Criminal-Law-Section-3.14.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE Webinar via Zoom<\/strong> &#8211; 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